PM departs for Washington for possible meeting with US vice president

By Choi Youn-sun Posted : January 22, 2026, 14:53 Updated : January 22, 2026, 14:53
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok departs from Incheon International Airport on Jan. 22 for a five-day, three-night trip to Washington and New York.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok arrives Incheon International Airport on Jan. 22, 2026. Yonhap
SEOUL, January 22 (AJP) - Prime Minister Kim Min-seok left for the U.S. on Thursday. According to his office, Kim boarded a flight to Washington, D.C., accompanied by a small group of aides.

During his five-day U.S. itinerary, which marks his first overseas trip since assuming his post in July last year, he is scheduled for talks with senior U.S. government officials and may meet with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. He will also meet with South Korean nationals living there

He will then travel to New York before returning home early next week.

His office expects the trip will contribute to further strengthening the country's relations with its closest ally.
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